Brass Arranger
Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith (b. 1958) is one of the most popular and prolific composers of concert band and orchestral literature in America today. He has over 600 publications in print with the majority composed and arranged through his long association with Warner Bros. Publications and the Belwin catalog. He is currently published exclusively by the C. L. Barnhouse Company and serves as the Vice-President of Product Development for C. L. Barnhouse and Walking Frog Records.
Mr. Smith's credits include many compositions and productions in all areas of the music field. His original works for winds and percussion have been programmed by countless military, university, high school, and middle school bands throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. His Symphony #1 (The Divine Comedy), Symphony #2 (The Odyssey) and Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual have received worldwide critical acclaim. His educational compositions such as The Tempest, Encanto, and The Great Locomotive Chase have become standards for developing bands throughout the world. His numerous works for orchestras of all levels are currently some of the most popular repertoire available today. His music has received extensive airplay on major network television as well as multiple motion pictures including the 2011 hit “Tower Heist.” His “Into The Storm” was featured on the CBS 2009 Emmy Awards telecast as the HBO production of the same name received multiple Emmy awards. His "Yellapalooza" was recently featured by the Tony Award winning musical theater production BLAST! during their 2011-12 USA and Asian tour. From professional ensembles such as the United States Navy Band and the Atlanta Symphony to school bands and orchestras throughout the world, his music speaks to audiences in any concert setting.
As a conductor and clinician, Mr. Smith has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, South America and Australia. His music is available on iTunes as well as other digital audio and print sites throughout the world. Mr. Smith is currently teaching in the Music Industry Program at Troy University in Troy, AL. His teaching responsibilities are focused in music composition, production, publishing and business.
In the drum corps activity, he is currently the composer/arranger for the Madison Scouts and the Troopers, two of Drum Corps International's most honored and successful performing members. In addition, he has served as composer/arranger for Suncoast Sound, Magic of Orlando, Spirit of Atlanta, Cadets of Bergen County, Glassmen, Empire Statesmen and Velvet Knights among others.
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